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Compare Current Washington DC Mortgage Rates

Compare Washington DC mortgage rates and fees from top lenders. Review free, personalized mortgage rates based on your specifc loan amount, program and other factors. Easily compare APRs, closing costs and monthly payments to find the lowest mortgage rates in Washington DC.

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Washington DC Mortgage Rates as of December 3, 2024
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Compare Today's Washington DC Mortgage Rates

December 3, 2024

Current mortgage rates in Washington DC are % for a 30 year fixed rate loan, % for a 15 year fixed loan and % for a 5/1 adjustable rate mortgage (ARM)

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Washington DC Rates
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30 Year Fixed Rate
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6.670%
15 Year Fixed Rate
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5.960%
5/1 Adjustable Rate Mortgage
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6.250%

How Affordable is Housing in Washington DC?

Below we provide helpful information on the real estate market, home prices and housing affordability in Washington DC. Understand how much you need to earn to afford a home in Washington DC, including the mortgage you need to qualify for. Review the monthy payment so you can determine if owning a house in Washington DC fits your budget. This information is based on proprietary analysis you can only find on FREEandCLEAR and we offer it to help you decide if living in Washington DC is right for you.

The median home value for Washington DC is $721,482

Based on current mortgage rates and a 10% down payment, you need to make $150,513 per year to buy the median priced home in Washington DC

With this income, you could qualify for a $649,334 mortgage, assuming your monthly debt expense is reasonable

Based on this loan amount, the monthly mortgage payment required to buy the median priced home in Washington DC is $3,486

The median household income for Washington DC is $91,403

Based on this income, you can afford a home valued at approximately $438,141

The home price you can afford to buy based on household income in Washington DC is 61% of the median home value which means housing prices are very expensive. Washington DC ranks 3,108 out of 3,142 counties in the United States for housing affordability.

According to the FREEandCLEAR Housing Affordability Index, the housing market in Washington DC is very expensive

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Loan Limits for Washington DC

Mortgage limits affect your loan terms, mortgage program eligibility and what price home you can afford. Review the loan limits for Washington DC below.

Conforming loan limits for Washington DC

1 unit: $1,089,300
2 units: $1,394,775
3 units: $1,685,850
4 units: $2,095,200

FHA loan limits for Washington DC

1 unit: $1,089,300
2 units: $1,394,775
3 units: $1,685,850
4 units: $2,095,200

VA loan limits for Washington DC

1 unit: $1,089,300

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